Strauss

Hiding down a little laneway off Elizabeth Street, this cosy CBD café serves some of Brisbane’s best coffee. The coffee crowd pours in early, lining up for a hot flatty or latte made with Strauss’ very own house blend. They rotate the single-origin beans for their long blacks and espressos, and also offer a bottled cold brew for those on the run. Have time for a feed? You’ll find a tight and rather old-school menu of brunch classics, ranging from house-made walnut banana bread and honey granola to smoked trout bagels, ham and bacon croissants, and an almighty Reuben sandwich with pickles AND sauerkraut.